| Article number: | 10.08.010 |
The B.M. class (full name: Braassemermeer class) is a classic Dutch open sailing yacht that is still popular, especially on lakes and pools such as the Braassemermeer and Kaag. It is a traditional, wooden one-design class with a long history in Dutch sailing.
Type: Open keelboat / sailing yacht
Length overall: approx. 6.60 metres
Width: approx. 2.00 metres
Draught: approx. 0.80 metres
Sail area: approx. 16 m² (mainsail + jib)
Crew: 2 to 3 people
Material: Traditionally made of wood (usually mahogany or oak), nowadays sometimes also with a polyester deck
Designed as a one-design class in 1928 for sailing races on the Braassemermeer
Classic lines: long overhangs, narrow hull
Sails sportily but forgivingly, making it suitable for both youth and adults
Very stable due to the fixed keel
Known for its graceful appearance and good sailing characteristics in light winds
Active racing class with regional sailing associations such as:
Royal Watersports Association Braassemermeer (KWV De Braassem)
Kaag Society
Royal Rowing and Sailing Association 'De Maas'
Annual events and championships
Often seen during classic sailing races in the Netherlands
Mostly traditional wooden boats → annual maintenance required (varnishing, timber inspection)
Polyester-deck versions require less maintenance but retain the classic appearance
Fixed keel requires a crane or slipway for transport and maintenance
The B.M. class is:
A classic, open racing sailing yacht
Designed for the Dutch pools and lakes
Stable, graceful and beloved by enthusiasts of traditional sailing classes
Still active in competitive sailing
Specifications :
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Drawing number |
10.08.010 |
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Author |
A.F.J. Dunweg |
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Description |
B.M. class sailing yacht |
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Quality |
construction frames; sections; deck plan; sail plan |
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Scale |
1 : 10 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
2 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
1 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
110 |
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Special notes |
l.o.a. 59 cm |
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Remarks |